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Matthew 26:62

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KJV ORIGINAL

And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The high priest stood up and said to him, 'You're not going to say anything? What about all these accusations they're making against you?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the most powerful response is silence — even when everyone's waiting for you to defend yourself.

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The high priest stood up in front of everyone and confronted Jesus directly: 'You're not going to say anything? What about all these accusations they're throwing at you?'

Pilate asked Jesus again, 'You're not going to say anything? Look at all these accusations they're throwing at you.'

He told them, 'You brought this guy to me saying he's stirring up trouble with the people. But honestly? I've questioned him right in front of you, and I can't find anything wrong with what he's done. None of the stuff you're accusing him of checks out.'

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